FDA address cybersecurity in medical devices

October 2, 2014 3:08 PM

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A major benefit of health care in the 21st century is that patient health data is more accessible - both to the physician and to the patients themselves.

Though this free flow of information provides better insight into a patient's health, could it also present risks in terms of cybersecurity? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) address this issue in their guidance recommendations for manufacturers of medical devices, which urges them to consider ...